Monday, February 19, 2018

Use a Large Die

Hello friends! 
I am popping in with a quick post about this very ornate and detailed die from Spellbinders.

Shapeabilities Floral Gatefold Etched Dies Flower Garden by Sharyn Sowell
Shapeabilities Floral Gatefold Etched Dies Flower Garden

see Spellbinders Shop here

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This die measures 4.15 x 7.10 in. and is meant to for creating a Gatefold card.
It is more than plenty to cover entire card front. However, I decided to create a regular card with this large die. I took an easy way out and came up with a simple design.

blessings

I cut down the doily-like die cut and added a strip of foil. As usual, my low-tech foiling works like a charm! 
The sentiment is from 
Shapeabilities Blessings Vine Frame Etched Dies Thoughtful Expressions by Marisa Job
Shapeabilities Blessings Vine Frame Etched Dies Thoughtful Expressions 

from: Spellbinders
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blessings -001

For the butterfly, it was part of the embellishment from February 2017 Card Kit.
 This gorgeous metal die does it all.

Lastly, I want to mention that Kit and Caboodle is still available for purchase----> here
You can check out the Card Kit Club here

sample photo #1
hello sunshine

sample photo #2
Feb. Card Kit (2)

Thanks so much for stopping by!

9 comments:

conil said...

Talk about intricate...that die is incredible. Love the way you used it, too. Looks lovely over the green cardstock. Your touches of silver simply enhance it's beauty.

Harriet said...

Lovely, delicate and simple. Those descriptive words equal and elegant card!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Just love how you used the gatefold piece as an embellishment, Virginia! Always nice to see multiple options for a die!!

Anita in France said...

The crisp white is just lovely over the rich green, Virginia ... so delicate and pretty ... perfect with that beautiful butterfly! Hugs, Anita :)

Shelly said...

Such a beautiful card! Love it!

Sue D said...

Gorgeous card using these dies.

Linda BL said...

Using the die as a doily is a good option and let's you have options as to how you can use the Spellbinder die.
Very pretty card. I am in agreement with you on low tech foiling. I Iike to use foil as an accent, not The whole focus of a card.

~amy~ said...

Virginia, gorgeous projects! That floral gatefold in white layered on the green = 💚

Sheila H said...

Wow - that is one fantastic die. Your card is awesome.